Department of Health

Elizabeth Whalen, Albany County Health Department

Welcome!

The Albany County Department of Health strives to protect and promote the health of individuals, families, and communities. We work with many other community partners to offer a variety of programs and services to achieve our mission and accomplish the following:

Protect against environmental hazards that threaten health and safety;

Promote the health and wellness of our citizens and our communities; and

Prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.

I encourage you to browse this web site to get more information about the programs and services that we provide. We have a dedicated staff of public health and administrative professionals who are committed to enhancing the health of the Albany County community. Our programs affect everyone who lives in our neighborhoods, eats in our restaurants, works, plays, or even visits us in Albany County! Please call upon our department if we can provide additional information or be of assistance to you.

PLEASE NOTE that pharmacists, who are already authorized to administer vaccinations against seasonal influenza to individuals 18 yeasts of age and older, are also permitted to administer vaccinations against seasonal influenza to individuals between two years and 18 years of age.

Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Albany County Opioid Task Force
Created by County Executive Daniel P. McCoy in 2016, the Task Force brings together local leaders to develop collaborative solutions to opioid addiction and overdose. Learn more…

The Albany County Department of Health 2016 Annual Program & Services Report highlights the exemplary and dedicated work of the staff, the challenges faced, and the many successes seen throughout the 2016 period.

Looking for information on HEALTH INSURANCE under the Affordable Care Act?